Science Communications Officer at Conservation Alpha

The Science Communications Officer will report to and support the Performance Lead while working closely with the broader team to create high-quality outputs. The Science Communications Officer may also support Conservation Alpha on a range of other projects as needed. The position offers the opportunity for career and skill development dependent upon the competencies and interests of the successful candidate. This part-time position is based remotely, preferably within South Africa or Kenya.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively with the Conservation Alpha team, our partners and clients to perform this role Design clear, accurate, high-quality reports, presentations, and documents using the technical information provided by the team
• Translate complex scientific, financial, and conservation concepts into clear and compelling written, audio-visual, and digital communications
• Develop templates, style guides, and visual identity tools to maintain consistency across Conservation Alpha deliverables
• Provide copy-editing support to the technical team to ensure that documents are accurate and professional
• Assist with data visualisation (graphs, charts, dashboards) to clearly present analytical findings
• Support internal knowledge management by organising and curating audio, visual and written outputs for future use
• Manage Conservation Alpha's online presence and content
• Contribute to Conservation Alpha's external visibility through professional communication products that highlight impact, innovation, and thought leadership

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Environmental Science, Conservation Biology or related field with additional experience in Communications, Marketing, Design, Media Studies, etc.
• 2-3 years' professional experience in marketing, corporate communication, science communication or similar role, ideally with exposure to the sustainability or conservation sectors
• Proven ability to write, edit, and tailor content for technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated skills in graphic design and/or data visualisation, with proficiency in tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator), Canva, Inkscape or similar
• Strong presentation development skills (PowerPoint or equivalent), capable of producing polished client-facing materials
• Excellent written and spoken English; ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with experience meeting deadlines across multiple projects
• Demonstrable interest in conservation, biodiversity, and/or sustainability
• Right to work in country of residence

NECESSARY COMPETENCIES

• Creative, innovative thinker able to synthesise complex information into accessible, visually appealing content
• Experience producing, designing and developing communications for a professional audience
• Online content production and management skills are advantageous
• Organised, with exceptional attention to detail, especially when working across multiple workstreams
• Adaptable and comfortable switching between scientific content, business strategy, and community- level communications
• Passion for impactful nature conservation and sustainability
• Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups, across both the conservation and finance sectors
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively within an internal and external team
• Strong project management skills to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Self-motivation, capacity to learn new skills, and the ability to work independently